The Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 stands as the premium pick among blade golf putters, offering precision CNC milling, refined toe-hang geometry and premium finishes that appeal to players and collectors alike. For this blade-focused comparison it commands a higher retail price but repays that premium with tour-proven stability, tactile feedback and stronger resale value versus softer‑insert or mass‑market blades listed here.
Milled precision
Buttery roll
Milled precision
Buttery roll
Review Summary
"Users praise the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 for its exceptional milled craftsmanship, buttery feel, and superb balance that inspires confidence on the greens; the main downsides cited are the premium price and limited visual forgiveness. Overall owners report it performs consistently and looks great in play. "
Tour swagger
Precision 303 stainless milled head for exceptional feel and consistency.
Tour swagger
Precision 303 stainless milled head for exceptional feel and consistency.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 stands as the premium pick among blade golf putters, offering precision CNC milling, refined toe-hang geometry and premium finishes that appeal to players and collectors alike. For this blade-focused comparison it commands a higher retail price but repays that premium with tour-proven stability, tactile feedback and stronger resale value versus softer‑insert or mass‑market blades listed here.
Milled precision
Buttery roll
Tour swagger
Precision 303 stainless milled head for exceptional feel and consistency.
Compact Newport 2 profile favored by tour players for classic blade look and control.
Milled precision
Buttery roll
Tour swagger
Precision 303 stainless milled head for exceptional feel and consistency.
Compact Newport 2 profile favored by tour players for classic blade look and control.
$600-750 USD
The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 is a flagship mallet that combines multi-material construction, precision machining, and tour-caliber weighting for unmatched feel, balance, and on-green consistency. It is the most expensive option here, but its craftsmanship and performance deliver clear technical advantages and strong resale value compared with the more value-oriented Odyssey, Ping, Cleveland, and even the Spider Tour models.
Precision-milled face
Torqueless high-MOI
Precision-milled face
Torqueless high-MOI
Review Summary
"Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 users consistently highlight exceptional stability, precision and premium craftsmanship that translate to standout performance and alignment confidence. The main drawbacks noted are its premium price and an occasionally firmer feel that not all players prefer."
Phantom stealth flair
Multi-material build pairs precision-milled stainless steel with lightweight components for stability.
Phantom stealth flair
Multi-material build pairs precision-milled stainless steel with lightweight components for stability.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 is a flagship mallet that combines multi-material construction, precision machining, and tour-caliber weighting for unmatched feel, balance, and on-green consistency. It is the most expensive option here, but its craftsmanship and performance deliver clear technical advantages and strong resale value compared with the more value-oriented Odyssey, Ping, Cleveland, and even the Spider Tour models.
Precision-milled face
Torqueless high-MOI
Phantom stealth flair
Multi-material build pairs precision-milled stainless steel with lightweight components for stability.
High-MOI, winged mallet shape minimizes twisting for extremely consistent roll.
Precision-milled face
Torqueless high-MOI
Phantom stealth flair
Multi-material build pairs precision-milled stainless steel with lightweight components for stability.
High-MOI, winged mallet shape minimizes twisting for extremely consistent roll.
$700-1000 USD
The TaylorMade Spider GTX Long Putter stands out as a market leader because its multi-material construction and extreme MOI design maximize stability on long shafts, producing tour-level roll and forgiveness for players who anchor or adopt broomstick strokes. While typically pricier than Odyssey and Cleveland, the Spider GTX offers superior moment-of-inertia and customizable weighting that translate into fewer mis-hits and more consistent distance control among long putter options.
Spider alignment wizardry
High-MOI stability
Spider alignment wizardry
High-MOI stability
Review Summary
"The TaylorMade Spider GTX Long Putter is lauded for exceptional stability, high MOI and a forgiving, consistent roll, with many players reporting immediate confidence and tighter distance control. Some buyers note the premium price and heavier head may not suit all strokes, but most say performance justifies the cost."
Milled-face pop
Multi-material, high-MOI head maximizes stability through the stroke
Milled-face pop
Multi-material, high-MOI head maximizes stability through the stroke
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The TaylorMade Spider GTX Long Putter stands out as a market leader because its multi-material construction and extreme MOI design maximize stability on long shafts, producing tour-level roll and forgiveness for players who anchor or adopt broomstick strokes. While typically pricier than Odyssey and Cleveland, the Spider GTX offers superior moment-of-inertia and customizable weighting that translate into fewer mis-hits and more consistent distance control among long putter options.
Spider alignment wizardry
High-MOI stability
Milled-face pop
Multi-material, high-MOI head maximizes stability through the stroke
Spider-style wings and sightlines adapted for long-shaft use
Spider alignment wizardry
High-MOI stability
Milled-face pop
Multi-material, high-MOI head maximizes stability through the stroke
Spider-style wings and sightlines adapted for long-shaft use
$500-700 USD
The Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball CS is a reissue that leverages the famous White Hot insert and straightforward two‑ball alignment to provide immediate roll and a familiar, tour‑proven feel in a center‑shaft configuration. It generally costs less than modern high‑MOI options like the Spider GTX and gives players a classic feel and alignment system for those who value trusted, time‑tested performance over the latest stability tech.
White Hot punch — retro zing
Twin-dot alignment — throwback wink
White Hot punch — retro zing
Twin-dot alignment — throwback wink
Review Summary
"Long-time users praise the White Hot OG 2-Ball CS for its iconic White Hot insert feel and simple alignment that boosts confidence; a few note the insert softens with very prolonged use but overall durability is strong."
Balanced tempo — steady hand
Recreated White Hot insert delivers the traditional soft feel and feedback.
Balanced tempo — steady hand
Recreated White Hot insert delivers the traditional soft feel and feedback.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball CS is a reissue that leverages the famous White Hot insert and straightforward two‑ball alignment to provide immediate roll and a familiar, tour‑proven feel in a center‑shaft configuration. It generally costs less than modern high‑MOI options like the Spider GTX and gives players a classic feel and alignment system for those who value trusted, time‑tested performance over the latest stability tech.
White Hot punch — retro zing
Twin-dot alignment — throwback wink
Balanced tempo — steady hand
Recreated White Hot insert delivers the traditional soft feel and feedback.
Distinct 2-Ball alignment graphics make aiming intuitive and repeatable.
White Hot punch — retro zing
Twin-dot alignment — throwback wink
Balanced tempo — steady hand
Recreated White Hot insert delivers the traditional soft feel and feedback.
Distinct 2-Ball alignment graphics make aiming intuitive and repeatable.
$200-300 USD
The Odyssey White Hot OG Stroke Lab 7 melds the classic White Hot face insert feel with the Stroke Lab counterbalanced shaft to give golfers the familiar sound and soft rollout of a traditional insert plus improved tempo control. Versus the Black Ten and other mallets here, it’s positioned as the best choice for players who want classic insert feedback combined with modern counterbalancing rather than an all-new head shape.
Classic White Hot feel — marshmallow-soft
Balanced Stroke Lab tip — tempo-hug
Classic White Hot feel — marshmallow-soft
Balanced Stroke Lab tip — tempo-hug
Review Summary
"Owners consistently praise the classic White Hot insert feel combined with Stroke Lab counterbalancing for improved tempo and roll, calling it a reliable, tour-proven design; a minority wish for different weighting options."
Hybrid mallet stability — mid-mallet calm
Legendary White Hot OG insert provides the familiar soft feel and consistent ball launch.
Hybrid mallet stability — mid-mallet calm
Legendary White Hot OG insert provides the familiar soft feel and consistent ball launch.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Odyssey White Hot OG Stroke Lab 7 melds the classic White Hot face insert feel with the Stroke Lab counterbalanced shaft to give golfers the familiar sound and soft rollout of a traditional insert plus improved tempo control. Versus the Black Ten and other mallets here, it’s positioned as the best choice for players who want classic insert feedback combined with modern counterbalancing rather than an all-new head shape.
Classic White Hot feel — marshmallow-soft
Balanced Stroke Lab tip — tempo-hug
Hybrid mallet stability — mid-mallet calm
Legendary White Hot OG insert provides the familiar soft feel and consistent ball launch.
Stroke Lab shaft technology repositions weight toward the grip, delivering improved tempo and balance.
Classic White Hot feel — marshmallow-soft
Balanced Stroke Lab tip — tempo-hug
Hybrid mallet stability — mid-mallet calm
Legendary White Hot OG insert provides the familiar soft feel and consistent ball launch.
Stroke Lab shaft technology repositions weight toward the grip, delivering improved tempo and balance.
$300-350 USD
Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5
The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 is a premium, perimeter-weighted mallet that blends precision milled surfaces with a high-MOI perimeter design to deliver tour-proven stability and tight roll control. Compared with the other perimeter-weighted putters on this list, the Phantom X 5.5 occupies the luxury end of the market—commanding a higher price but offering meticulous craftsmanship, refined feel, and strong resale for buyers who value premium materials and fit-and-finish. It’s ideal for players willing to invest for exacting balance and alignment in a perimeter-weighted platform.
Milled precision
Phantom stability
Milled precision
Phantom stability
Review Summary
"Players rave about the Phantom X 5.5’s ultra‑stable perimeter weighting, precision milling and excellent feel with strong alignment aids, with the main criticism being its high premium price."
Soft feedback
Precision-milled multi-material construction with perimeter weighting yields extreme stability and high MOI.
Soft feedback
Precision-milled multi-material construction with perimeter weighting yields extreme stability and high MOI.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 is a premium, perimeter-weighted mallet that blends precision milled surfaces with a high-MOI perimeter design to deliver tour-proven stability and tight roll control. Compared with the other perimeter-weighted putters on this list, the Phantom X 5.5 occupies the luxury end of the market—commanding a higher price but offering meticulous craftsmanship, refined feel, and strong resale for buyers who value premium materials and fit-and-finish. It’s ideal for players willing to invest for exacting balance and alignment in a perimeter-weighted platform.
Milled precision
Phantom stability
Soft feedback
Precision-milled multi-material construction with perimeter weighting yields extreme stability and high MOI.
Milled face technology ensures a consistent roll and premium, responsive feel.
Milled precision
Phantom stability
Soft feedback
Precision-milled multi-material construction with perimeter weighting yields extreme stability and high MOI.
Milled face technology ensures a consistent roll and premium, responsive feel.
$700-900 USD